Friday, October 19, 2012

The Alpha Male Blog Hop!

Some traits immediately come to mind. Dominant. Confident. Strong. But even those can take us into a gray area. Are we referring to just physical strength, or other powers and talents? Do we want someone who can lift cars over his head, or will we be equally satisfied with someone who could, say, inspire crowds of people, or simply help us talk through the issues that plague us?

When I was writing Searching the Skies, I wanted to write two different men, each appealing in his own right. At first glance, Ash is probably more the "traditional" alpha male - military man, proficient with weapons, muscles that go on for days, assertive in the bedroom. While Marcus may not be as outwardly domineering, he still has a lot going on for him - wealthy, intelligent, charismatic, and doesn't tolerate any bullshit. Is one more "alpha" than the other? Mileage may vary. Geneva, our heroine, is faced with a difficult decision.

To commemorate this celebration of alpha males, I'll let you decide which type you prefer. Firstly, for the blog hop, there are THREE grand prizes! Don't forget to leave a comment here with your email address so you can enter as many times as you possibly can! The prizes are:

Next, you can also enter to win an e-copy of Searching the Skies, along with $10 to spend at All Romance eBooks in pursuit of your favorite alpha male! Don't forget to check out the other stops on the blog hop!a Rafflecopter giveaway

How in the world can I pick just one? There are so many, and they all have something going for them. I'd have to say the Breeds series from Lora Leigh definitely has excellent ones, and J.R. Ward's Black Dagger Brotherhood is full of them, but that's just brushing the surface. I loved Searching the Skies, btw.

Is there a Rafflecopter that's supposed to show up? I'm getting a "502 Bad Gateway" prompt instead. Anyway, my favorite alphas are Lucky from Eden Winters' DIVERSION and Jason from Lynn Lorenz's THE BEST VACATION THAT NEVER WAS.

I don't think one is better than the other - both are appealing in their own way in terms of general characteristics. The fun part is when we, as readers, get to chose based on the individual characters that the author creates.

My favorite alpha male is Samuel from Patricia Briggs's books. I love that he has a compassionate side and loves taking care of people and animals. He is strong, loyal, loving...He also has a past that I am longing to get resolved.phaedracamille@gmail.com

Why I love Alpha Males is no real surprise! The perfect Alpha Male for me could be a Vampire, a Scottish Laird, an English Rogue/Gentleman, a Werewolf or Shape-shifter, or a Knight. He’s the rogue who thinks he can’t be reformed into a gentleman. He’s the rough and scarred Scottish laird that has a heart of gold. He’s the werewolf or shape-shifter that needs to heal an aching heart because it took him years to find his true mate. He’s the vampire who has waited decades for that special someone’s blood to sing to him and wake him up. And he’s the knight who can defeat the enemy with a quick swing of his sword, but can’t see the love in front of his face. My Alpha Male has eyes that can see into your soul and are as blue as the sea, or as black as a storm. He’s tall and brooding. His heart can enfold you into its grasp and make you fall in love when he gives it to you freely and completely. He is protective and passionate. In the end he is the one that makes your heart jump and butterflies fly in your stomach, and still kiss you until your legs melt!

Doing the Alpha Male blog hop! I‘m excited to be a part of this hop! A perfect opportunity to meet new authors! It’s always fun trying to visit as many sites as possible!

I love alpha heroes who are take charge men! I'm not talking about obnoxious bullies! They are loyal, loving, caring and protective. They have sexy looks, brains, money and a commanding presence that draws people. When they find their mates and fall in love they will move heaven and earth to stake their claim. This is exciting to watch even when they are not sure why they have to have or be with this particular person. An awesome love dance! It’s definitely addicting to read.

Thea, I wish I could whittle it down to one...not possible....sigh! I luv so many.

Thanks for the opportunity to meet you, explore your site and win some great prizes.

I think in real life I would prefer a man more like Marcus. I am very strong willed and alphas and I have a fire relationship that is just too much to handle! Thanks so much for being a part of the blog hop. It is my first and I am enjoying it so much!Best wishes,Marlenacharmedpoms(at)yahoo(dot)com

I pick Marcus :)Some of my favorite would have to be Dare, Trace, Jackson, & Spencer from Lori Foster's Men Who Walk The Edge of Honor series & Ash, Sin, Dev, & Fang from Sherrilyn Kenyon's Dark-Hunter series & also the men from Kresley Cole's Immortals After Dark series & Kresley Cole's Black Dagger Brotherhood men :)Thanks for the awesome giveaway!cassandrahicks1989@yahoo.com

Alpha males are the best….strong, independent, fiercely protective, but on the inside they are nothing but a big ol’ teddy bear! I love the way their mouths talk filthy, but their eyes portray their sensitive sweet. They can be rough and tough in the bedroom, but still have the gentle caress of an attentive and protective lover. It's all in the heart.....alpha males are the best!

I love Alpha males who are strong and protecitve!What a great blog hop Alpha males are my favorite!One of my favorite Alpha males is Decebal from The Grey Wolves Series by Quinn Loftis!Thank you for the great giveaway!Latisha D tishajean@ charter.net

I love my Alpha Males. They keep me coming back for more. I Love that they are strong, loyal, confident, and how protective they are of their woman even when they KNOW she can kick some major ass.My favorite “Alpha Male” is Smitty from Shelly Laurenston’s The Beast In Him”. He is a real laid back kind of alpha male until you threaten someone he cares about. Then all bets are off and that BEAST comes out to kick ass. Thanks for being part of the hop and for the chance to win. <^_^> reneebennett35(at)yahoo(dot)com

I have so many favorites!! One of my favorite alphas is Justice from Justice by Laurann Dohner. I love this book. And the man... hehe I love alpha heros. So hot! :) Thank you for the awesome hop and giveaway! This is so much fun!shadowluvs2read(at)gmail(dot)com

Thanks for being a part of the blog hop. i love how powerful, fierce and passionate alpha males can be. My fav Alpha male is passed out next to me after a nice date of yogurtland.i totally want to read your booksraynekitten@gmail.com

About Me

Thea Landen lives in New York with her husband
and two children. Though she reads and writes in nearly all genres, she has a special
fondness for science fiction and fantasy and anything that pushes the
imagination beyond its usual limits. When she’s not writing, or thinking about
writing, her hands and mind are occupied by either yarn crafts or role-playing
games.